Canon XSi vs Samsung NX10

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Canon XSi vs Samsung NX10

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APS-C 328.6mm²
12.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Canon XSi Review.
See real-world photos taken with the XSi.

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX10 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX10.

Succeeded by the Canon T1i
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Differences

Canon XSi advantages over Samsung NX10

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
XSi test data on DxO Mark NX10 test data on DxO Mark

692 vs 572 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.42 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
3.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
53 vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Samsung NX10 advantages over Canon XSi

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$700 vs $900 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Thinner
41 mm vs 61 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
614k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
14.6 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
3200 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D60

Canon XSi

Nikon D60

$649
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Less shutter lag

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Nikon D60

Samsung NX10

Nikon D60

$700
APS-C

Thinner
HDMI out

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Nikon D60

Compared to Pentax K2000

Canon XSi

Pentax K2000

$649
APS-C

More pixels
More AF points

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Pentax K2000

Samsung NX10

Pentax K2000

$700
APS-C

Thinner
HDMI out

$556
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Canon T1i

Canon XSi

Canon T1i

$649
APS-C

Longer stills battery life

$900
APS-C

Fast startup
HDMI out

Compare Canon XSi vs Canon T1i

Samsung NX10

Canon T1i

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$900
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Canon T1i

Compared to Samsung NX20

Canon XSi

Samsung NX20

$649
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$400
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon XSi vs Samsung NX20

Samsung NX10

Samsung NX20

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$400
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Canon XSi

Fujifilm X-E1

$649
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX10

Fujifilm X-E1

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Fujifilm X-E1

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